I looked for years and I think I have found it.This is the overrall total package of a good smoke. If you like English blends it works. If you like Red Virginia it's for you too. If you like cigars; this has body, consistent quality and complex flavors. Nicotine not too light or harsh. The quality of the leaf is exceptional; no bite, no soapy or casing flavors, and the blend is just terrific for me, hopefully for you also.

May be a developing pallate or a change by the blender but a recently bought tin was overwhelming on the cavendish and little spice of oriental. At this rate considering the loss of spicy flavor I would rather have Penzance or Blue Mountain.